Drowning accidents in Denmark
Published on : 07 October 2020From 2001 to 2015, 954 drowning incidents were recorded in Denmark, with 159 individuals drowning in harbor-related activities. FLID (Association of Marinas in Denmark) has compiled data worth considering for harbor safety.
- The majority were males (92%)
- 76% were aged 45 or older
- Alcohol was involved in 65% of harbor accidents
- Only 16% of drowning incidents were witnessed by others
- Victims on harbors were often alone when falling into the water
- Most incidents were only discovered when victims were reported missing
- Many accidents occurred in darkness
At www.landgangstrapper.dk, we aim to contribute to reducing these incidents.
FLID is undertaking a project called "SAFE HARBOR." In this initiative, they ensure that safety equipment for harbors complies with the current regulations regarding SAFE HARBOR requirements. They hope and expect that within three years, as many harbors as possible will be certified as SAFE HARBOR.
Requirements for rescue ladders:
To be certified as SAFE HARBOR, it's a requirement to have a visible rescue ladder for every 50 meters. Additionally, the ladders must be marked with yellow fluorescent and reflective foil, making them easily visible from the water's surface, even in low light. If not, the ladders should be marked with lights. Furthermore, there's a requirement for the ladders to extend at least 1 meter below normal low tide.
Choosing us for this task is advantageous as we have experience in manufacturing rescue ladders. Our products are Danish-made, allowing harbors to customize the ladder's appearance and dimensions. Harbors can also propose materials, and we are always open to discussing what we believe is a safe and secure solution for the harbor. We have supplied 10 rescue ladders to Sæby Harbor, one of the leaders in the SAFE HARBOR project.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us via the contact form or call us at +45 97 54 22 77.